Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where I share the first paragraph sometimes two, of a book that I'm reading or plan to read soon.
Hot Milk; Deborah Levy
Bloomsbury - 2016
2015. Algeria. Southern Spain. August.
"Today I dropped my laptop on the concrete floor of a bar built on the beach. It was tucked under my arm and slid out of its black rubber sheath (designed like and envelope), landing screen side down. The digital page is now shattered but at least it still works. My laptop has all my life in it and knows more about me than anyone else.
So what I'm saying is that if its broken, so am I."
What do you think -- keep reading or pass?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
(Feel free to join in this week by posting your intro below?
I can relate to how much of our lives are on our laptops. Fascinating excerpt.
ReplyDeleteMy immediate reaction would have been much the same.
DeleteI'm sure we can all identify with that first paragraph. Great start. I want to find out what happens next, so I'd like to keep reading.
ReplyDeleteSo true and kinda of sad as well.
DeleteWell that's something I can relate to, I was devastated when I dropped coffee on my laptop! Great opener which makes me want to know more.
ReplyDeleteThe beginning is different but, relatable.
DeleteThat's a great beginning! I'd keep reading to find out how she copes and how her broken laptop affects her life.
ReplyDeleteIm curious as well, I haven't started it yet.
DeleteInteresting opening. Definitely something I can relate to.
ReplyDeleteyes, how dependent we are on our technology.
DeleteWhat a great opening! I would definitely keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGlad this one appealed to you Karen.
DeleteI can definitely relate to this. my laptop holds my life too (plus a number of passwords I can't remember!). I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteOh so true - the quirky passwords.
DeleteOh yes! Absolutely can relate. Yep, I'd want to keep reading.
ReplyDeleteIm looking forward to beginning this one.
DeleteI'm another one who can relate. I'd keep reading.
ReplyDeleteGreat that this resonated with so many today.
DeleteYep, that would be scary indeed! I've heard good things about this book.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to starting this one soon.
DeleteThat opening got my attention. What could possibly happen now?
ReplyDeleteI don't have a clue - hope to start it soon.
DeleteHa! I think I'd feel the same way. I've got this on hold at the library, so will be curious to hear what you think.
ReplyDeleteHoping to start it in a few days as I already renewed it once LOL
Deleteugh yes, the cost and the loss.
ReplyDeleteI would keep reading too!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it Brian.
DeleteI love this opening, and I'm intrigued by the setting. I'd keep reading!
ReplyDeleteGlad u liked the intro Monica
DeleteI think this is a very powerful opening. I'm also curious about where the character is and why. Is that a normal setting for him/her? I'd keep reading!
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Yikes. I am glad the computer still works. It's kind of sad beginning though. I want to know more, and would read on.
ReplyDeleteI just requested this at my library. It is on the long list for the Booker Prize!
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